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IN PICTURES: Pope Leo XIV addresses 150,000 faithful in inaugural Mass

Photo collection shows pontiff greeting nearly 150,000 faithful and world leaders at Vatican ceremony

Pope Leo XIV 1 day ago

Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity, peace during inaugural mass

Pope Leo XIV spoke in front of 200,000 people during his inaugural mass on Sunday, speaking on messages of unity and those suffering due to war.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Inaugural Mass held for Pope Leo XIV in St Peter's Square

Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass in the Vatican's St Peter's Square on Sunday. (Video: REUTERS / VATICAN MEDIA / US NETWORK POOL.)

Religion 2 days ago

Pope Leo says family based on ‘union between a man and a woman,’ defends dignity of unborn

Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed traditional Catholic views on marriage and dignity of the unborn, emphasizing peace, justice and truth in his first major remarks.

Media 5 days ago

Conservative brother of Leo XIV says new pope isn't ‘woke,’ praises his devotion to the Church

Pope Leo XIV's brother told "Uncensored" host Piers Morgan that the new pope will defend Church tradition and he would not describe him as "woke."

Pope Leo XIV May 12

Pope Leo XIV dishes advice to journalists, mentions AI challenge in first news conference

VIDEO May 12

World, media react to election of Pope Leo XIV

OutKick writer Mary Katharine Ham and Democratic strategist Kevin Walling join 'MediaBuzz' to discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, and the U.S. trade deal with the U.K.

VIDEO May 11

Pope Leo XIV is establishing himself as his ‘own man’: EWTN vice president

EWTN Vice President Matthew Bunson discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first Sunday blessing and previews the next chapter of the Catholic Church on ‘Fox News Live.’

VIDEO May 11

Pope Leo XIV 'seems to be a conglomeration of last three papacies': Lauren Green

Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on the beginning of Pope Leo XIV's ministry and breaks down his Augustinian roots.

Pope Leo XIV May 11

Pope Leo delivers first 'Regina Caeli' prayers from St. Peter's balcony

Tens of thousands of Catholics gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday to witness Pope Leo XIV hold the "Regina Caeli" prayer for the first time.

Media May 10

Vatican goes viral: TikTokers fascinated by pope election

The ritual for electing a new pope took social media by storm this week as content creators reacted to the ancient tradition with memes, skits and parodies.

Pope Leo XIV May 10

Pope Leo XIV calls this a challenge to 'human dignity' in first address to cardinals

Pope Leo XIV warns that AI may threaten human dignity, urging the Catholic Church to respond with ethical clarity and protect the vulnerable in a digital world.

VIDEO May 10

Brother of Pope Leo XIV says he was an ‘angel’ throughout childhood

Louis Martin Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to pull the curtain back on the first American pontiff. 

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.

VIDEO May 9

Panel discusses what to expect from Pope Leo XIV, first American pope

‘Fox & Friends’ panelists Benjamin Hall and Jonathan Morris react to the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, and discuss what kind of leader he may become for the Catholic Church.

VIDEO May 9

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope Leo XIV as ‘citizen of the world,’ will build bridges with Trump

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hailed Pope Leo XIV as a 'citizen of the world' who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, gave his first homily from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in a move that could signify how he intends to lead the Catholic Church.

VIDEO May 9

Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel (Video: Associated Press.)

VIDEO May 9

Brooklyn Bishop Brennan on what Pope Leo XIV means for the church

Bishop Robert Brennan joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, and what his leadership could mean for the future direction of the Catholic Church.

VIDEO May 9

Pope Leo XIV calls on world to ‘build bridges’ in first message as pope

Father Stephen Fichter joins ‘The Story’ to reflect on the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, and discusses his call for unity in his first public message.

Faith May 9

First-ever American pope inspires faith leaders nationwide: 'Heart of integrity'

American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, making history as the first U.S. pontiff. Faith leaders nationwide shared prayers for his leadership of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV’s brother reacts to his historic election: ‘There are no words’

The brother of the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, who made history by becoming the first American pontiff, said "there are no words" while reacting to the big news on Thursday.

VIDEO May 9

Pope’s brother reacts to historic election: ‘There are no words’

Pope Leo XIV made history by becoming the first American to be elected pope. (Credit: WFLD) 

Pope Leo XIV May 8

World leaders congratulate Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff

World leaders offered their immediate congratulations for Pope Leo XIV after he was elected to the highest authority in the Catholic Church and became the first American pontiff.

VIDEO May 8

Bishop explains why 'obvious choice' Pope Leo XIV was elected 'so quickly'

Bishop Robert Barron of the Wimona-Rochester, Minnesota diocese shares his reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election and analyzes his 'rather telling' presentation on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO May 8

Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope

Fox News chief religion correspondent Lauren Green reports on the election of Pope Leo XIV, who was born in the United States on 'Special Report.'

VIDEO May 8

Pope Leo XIV is escorted out of Sistine Chapel after becoming 267th Pope

Pope Leo XIV thanks each cardinal elector after accepting his appointment to serve as the 267th pope Thursday in Vatican City. (Credit: Vatican News via X)

VIDEO May 8

New pope is a ‘Cubs fan,’ says Archdiocese of Chicago rector

According to church leaders from the Archdiocese of Chicago, newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, has a heart for the poor and is also a Cubs fan.

VIDEO May 8

Americans react to the election of Pope Leo XIV

People outside St. Patrick's Cathedral discuss the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope.